What should I film with?

Get the T3i. It might suck to spend the money, but you'll be much happier with a T3i for filming other people. GoPros are great for POV's and stuff, but other than that, they're not all that great.

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Cameras:

~$300: 550D/T2i - Good feature set with Magic Lantern.
~$500: 600D/T3i - The same but with an articulating screen: this is a big deal.
~$500+: 50D - Cheapest RAW you're going to get. Be prepared to buy a LOT of CF cards, though.
~$600: GH2 - A lot sharper. Poor low light performance.
$750: G6 - More well rounded than the GH2, though many do not like its image as much.
$750: D5200 - Solid low light. 60p. Poor body/controls.
$1000: GH3 - Even more well rounded. 60p. Doesn't have focus peaking unlike G6 and GH4.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS UNTIL THE END OF AUGUST: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera - Very difficult to work with, but excellent image.
$1700: GH4 - Flexible, shoots 4K and 96p.
$2000: Blackmagic Cinema Camera - More capable version of the Pocket Cinema Camera. Same drawbacks.
$2500: A7s - God tier low light performance. Has some drawbacks. EF adapter a must.
~$2500: FS100 - Awful ergonomics, but probably the cheapest full featured video camera you can get that isn't crap. Only buy it used.

The quality depends on your whole workflow: Importing footage, editing, color correction, rendering, export and upload. It's not easy to get a good result after these steps.

For my part I would recommend the Canon 70D with some decent lenses. Although the kit lenses aren't known for their image quality, the results with the 18-135mm STM kit lens are absolutely amazing.
Together with the 10-18mm STM and a fast telephoto lens is it a great kit to get into dslr filming.

AckerSheplersomething better like a Cannon T3i. I need help pleaseee

imo (and im sure people will disagree with me), it is almost completely pointless to get the t3i over the t2i for filming skiing. the only major difference is the flip out screen, which i have never felt the need for. if you are using a glidecam, you will rarely (if ever) be holding the camera at a place where you cant get a good look at the screen. while it may be good for some tripod shots (if you are filming from flat going to uphill and dont want to have to crouch to see the screen depending on how you have the camera oriented for example), i have never felt the need to pay the extra for just that feature.

get the t2i over the t3i, save the money and get better lenses. the lenses are what will make your footage better (between the two), not the body

ive used my t2i tons over the past year, and the only times i would have had a use for the flip out screen is when i was shooting stars and trying to shoot a really high angle from a low position, and sometimes in urban settings because it allows you to shoot without your camera at your face, which doesnt make it obvious you are taking a picture (if you are taking one of a subject that wouldnt like to be photographed, which i am not necessarly endorsing)

I agree with the guy above. I was going to get the t3i, but I found a better deal on a t2i and I have not regretted it one bit. You probably wont use the flip out screen much, and if you do you can always buy a cheap monitor and attach it to your hot shoe.

Blake.Pimo (and im sure people will disagree with me), it is almost completely pointless to get the t3i over the t2i for filming skiing. the only major difference is the flip out screen, which i have never felt the need for. if you are using a glidecam, you will rarely (if ever) be holding the camera at a place where you cant get a good look at the screen. while it may be good for some tripod shots (if you are filming from flat going to uphill and dont want to have to crouch to see the screen depending on how you have the camera oriented for example), i have never felt the need to pay the extra for just that feature.

get the t2i over the t3i, save the money and get better lenses. the lenses are what will make your footage better (between the two), not the body

ive used my t2i tons over the past year, and the only times i would have had a use for the flip out screen is when i was shooting stars and trying to shoot a really high angle from a low position, and sometimes in urban settings because it allows you to shoot without your camera at your face, which doesnt make it obvious you are taking a picture (if you are taking one of a subject that wouldnt like to be photographed, which i am not necessarly endorsing)

With glide cam work and most normal ski situations the flippy dippy screen isnt helpful but when doing any kind of weird angle like a fisheye under a rail or lots of time tripod work you're gonna want the flippy screen

Blake.Pimo (and im sure people will disagree with me), it is almost completely pointless to get the t3i over the t2i for filming skiing. the only major difference is the flip out screen, which i have never felt the need for. if you are using a glidecam, you will rarely (if ever) be holding the camera at a place where you cant get a good look at the screen. while it may be good for some tripod shots (if you are filming from flat going to uphill and dont want to have to crouch to see the screen depending on how you have the camera oriented for example), i have never felt the need to pay the extra for just that feature.

get the t2i over the t3i, save the money and get better lenses. the lenses are what will make your footage better (between the two), not the body

ive used my t2i tons over the past year, and the only times i would have had a use for the flip out screen is when i was shooting stars and trying to shoot a really high angle from a low position, and sometimes in urban settings because it allows you to shoot without your camera at your face, which doesnt make it obvious you are taking a picture (if you are taking one of a subject that wouldnt like to be photographed, which i am not necessarly endorsing)

Where can I get a cheap monitor for it?

AckerSheplerWhere can I get a cheap monitor for it?

jesus you don't need a monitor if you're just staring out filming.........

The t2i is a great little camera and could do you well learning all the functions and stuff on the camera. If you could get the t3i for around the same price then go for it

Its not so much about what camera. the gopro hero 3 shoots in good quality. Its the way you film it and how you edit it. There are endless tutorials on youtube but if you want a new camera get the T3i. Thats what i have and its such great quality, easy to use and its light. The only down side is that it is a little expensive.